US Bridges

I 90 EB over ST135 Wood ST

Poor

Middlesex County, Massachusetts · I-90 Mile Marker 104.9 · Structure no. H230154NWDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,658
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over ST135 Wood ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over ST135 Wood ST in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 50,658 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,935 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesST135 Wood ST
LocationI-90 Mile Marker 104.9
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.25044, -71.5857
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,658 (2024)
Projected traffic140,935 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over ST135 Wood ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I 90 EB over ST135 Wood ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over ST135 Wood ST carry?

About 50,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over ST135 Wood ST?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over ST135 Wood ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.